On turning the other cheek – Thad Norvell

Jesus acknowledges that the way we know is defending ourselves and making sure those who hurt us experience some sort of penalty or retribution. But without any ambiguity in his words, he says he is bringing a new way of living into the world – a way that answers violence and harshness with peace and grace – and he calls us to join him in making that way a reality here and now. Did he really mean that?